Edward Gilks b. c.1822

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Born in London, Gilks led a tumultuous career shifting between self employment and working for the Crown Lands Department. During this time he exhibited his prints through various Victorian art societies.

Citations

  • Darragh, T., 'Directory of nineteenth century engravers and lithographers working in Victoria’, manuscript.

  • 'Gilks Papers’, Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.

Initial data sources

  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870